Original German term: Herzdenken
Plain English
Heart thinking means thinking that remains connected with warmth, conscience, and human feeling.
Modern Translation
It is clear thought that does not become cold. It combines intelligence with empathy, courage, and moral tact.
Why It Matters
Steiner saw modern intellectual life as powerful but often one-sided. Heart thinking points toward a more complete form of consciousness.
For Beginners
The idea is simple and useful: the mind should become sharper without the heart becoming smaller.
Important Context
Heart thinking is one of Steiner’s attempts to describe a form of intelligence that keeps clarity and humanity together.